Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 90 views

    Investigatory Project Making A Telescope

    Uploaded by

    Arvie Jane Bate
    This document outlines a student project to build a basic telescope using inexpensive materials found at home. The project aims to test the hypothesis that a functioning telescope can be created cheaply as an alternative to expensive store-bought models. The methodology describes gathering lenses, a plastic or paper tube, tape and glue to assemble the telescope by affixing one lens to each end of the tube. The results supported the hypothesis, finding that the homemade telescope was able to magnify objects like more expensive versions.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Investigatory Project Making A Telescope

    Uploaded by

    Arvie Jane Bate
    90 views4 pages
    This document outlines a student project to build a basic telescope using inexpensive materials found at home. The project aims to test the hypothesis that a functioning telescope can be created cheaply as an alternative to expensive store-bought models. The methodology describes gathering lenses, a plastic or paper tube, tape and glue to assemble the telescope by affixing one lens to each end of the tube. The results supported the hypothesis, finding that the homemade telescope was able to magnify objects like more expensive versions.

    Original Title

    Investigatory Project Making a Telescope

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document outlines a student project to build a basic telescope using inexpensive materials found at home. The project aims to test the hypothesis that a functioning telescope can be created cheaply as an alternative to expensive store-bought models. The methodology describes gathering lenses, a plastic or paper tube, tape and glue to assemble the telescope by affixing one lens to each end of the tube. The results supported the hypothesis, finding that the homemade telescope was able to magnify objects like more expensive versions.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    90 views4 pages

    Investigatory Project Making A Telescope

    Uploaded by

    Arvie Jane Bate
    This document outlines a student project to build a basic telescope using inexpensive materials found at home. The project aims to test the hypothesis that a functioning telescope can be created cheaply as an alternative to expensive store-bought models. The methodology describes gathering lenses, a plastic or paper tube, tape and glue to assemble the telescope by affixing one lens to each end of the tube. The results supported the hypothesis, finding that the homemade telescope was able to magnify objects like more expensive versions.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 4

    INVESTIGATORY PROJECT: Making A Telescope

    Visda, Khryzlyn

    Torno, Judeenanz

    Viclar, Rachelle

    Crisostomo, Ralph

    Tejada, Fatima

    Dela Pena, Steve

    Cadilena, Alejandria Novelle

    Nueva, Edward

    Group

    In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in NATS S14 (Physics 1)

    Jose Rizal University

    Senior High Division

    STEM E11G

    October 2017
    II. Introduction:

    A. Background of the Study

    A telescope is an optical instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by


    collecting electromagnetic radiation (such as visible light). The first known practical
    telescopes were invented in the Netherlands at the beginning of the 17th century, by
    using glass lenses. Telescopes are mostly used in astronomical institutions where they
    use it for observing extraterrestrial bodies.

    How is this related to physics?

    Telescope is an instrument used in optics, which is also a part of physics. Optics is the
    branch of physics which involves the behavior and properties of light, including its
    interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.

    B. Statement of the Problem

    This project is conducted to test if telescopes can be made with simple things found
    at home. Since we barely have telescopes in our homes because of its costly price, this
    project sought to make a telescope that has the same function but can be cheaper than
    those we can buy at stores.

    C. Hypothesis

    Telescopes can be made from simple things found at home, and has the same function.

    D. Null Hypothesis

    Telescopes made with home products doesn’t function the same.

    E. Significance of the Study

    You look at the night sky for an example, and you see that there are many stars in the
    sky. You want to see the stars closer, but you can’t. You need a telescope. The nearest
    observatory site is miles away from your home, and you can’t buy a telescope because it
    costs a lot of money. This project’s significance is to learn how telescopes really works
    and how we can make a simple telescope from the things we see at house.

    F. Scope and Delimitation of the Study

    In this project we focused on using cheap materials rather than buying expensive things.
    We also focused on the concept of optics, more specifically on lenses.

    III. Abstract

    A telescope is an instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by


    collecting visible light. It is a type of optical telescope that uses 2 lenses. The larger lens
    is place on one end and the smaller lens at the other end. The objective collects light and
    focuses it as a sharp image. We barely see telescopes in our everyday lives, because it
    is mostly found in observatory sites such as NASA. But this investigatory project’s
    objective is to make a telescope using only simple materials that can mostly be found in
    our houses.

    IV. Methodology

    Materials Needed:

    2 Lenses (1 magnifying)

    Plastic Tube or Paper Tube

    Glue gun

    Masking tape
    Procedure :

    1. Prepare all the needed materials.

    2. Make sure that you test your lens on how far can it focus an image. So that you will
    know how long and wide will your plastic tube is.

    3. Get your first lens and place it inside (1 inch) in the first end of the plastic tube.

    4. Make sure it is placed properly and tape it into position with your masking tape.

    5. Once it is properly taped, use a glue gun to stick the lens to the first end.

    6. Do the same with the second lens to the other end of your plastic or paper tube.

    7. There you have it! You can enjoy playing with your telescope.

    8. Optional: If you don’t like the color of the plastic or paper tube, you can paint it with
    your desired color. Be creative and have fun.

    V. Results

    At the start of this project, we had a hypothesis that telescopes made by recycled and
    home materials can function the same with expensive telescopes. In this project, we
    found out that we should not use just any lenses but one specific objective lens. The light
    enters both of the lenses and then reflect it to a focal point where they meet. Therefore
    we can say that the results of this project is successful and we made a telescope with a
    great magnifying focus.

    VI. Bibliography

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telescope

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Yk9YVbpSc

    http://www.seminarsonly.com/Engineering-Projects/Physics/Make-a-Telescope.php

    You might also like